I have been riding a set of Elite 50D wheels for about six months. I’ve done something like 1100mi and many, many thousands of feet of climbing. I live in the mountains. They’ve been absolutely perfect. The only complaint I have is how loud the freehub is. I would prefer silence. I’ve never been into loud ones.
@@Silidons91 Yeah, I did that. It helped immensely with my DT Swiss freehub on my mountain bike, but less so on the Elite hub. When I say I like silent, I'm not kidding. :)
The hub on my Aeulus Pro 37 wheel is whisper quiet. Cyclists who like loud hubs are kinda like people who like loud motorcycles… maybe a little dumb 🤷♂️
I bought a set in 50 mm depth. I didn’t make any of the measurements because I don't have a truing stand etc. But I can attest to how they feel when you let them rotate in your hands, and it is amazing. They have ceramic bearings, and time will tell how they hold up. As for riding them, they're quite stiff and strangely silent compared to carbon wheels with more conventional spokes like Sapim cx-ray. (Until you coast, and then they sound like an apocalyptic hoarde of angry hornets.) Interestingly, the 28-mm Pirelli tires that I mounted (with tubes) measure closer to 30 mm, presumably because of the wheel inner width, but they are almost perfectly flush with the outside of the wheel, people who know this stuff say is optimal for aerodynamics. That also means I can ride them at quite low tire pressure, which makes them super comfortable. They are the best wheels I have ever ridden, and hopefully they will stay that way. By the way I mounted them on a new Yoeleo R12 road bike frame with an Ultegra Di2 groupset. All-in-all I think this bike build compares well with high-end bikes that cost 2 to 2.5 times as much.
@pb2815 So far great but its only been 4 months or so. (Probably ~ 1200 miles, as its not the only bike I ride). Edit added. They are now making a creaking sound when I put a lot of power in lowering gears. It went away when I put a different wheel on.
@@stuartdryer1352 I appreciate the reply! So it wasn't a bearings failure? The original ceramics are still running well? Do you have any mileage estimate on them? Thanks! Buying these wheels today and can't decide between steel and ceramic bearings. The price difference is minuscule, like 30 USD, but if they're going to fail quickly I'd just rather stick to longer-lasting steel
riding the eltitewheels 50d for the last 6-7 months. Got it for 1000 usd in the black friday sale. Best wheelset till date. I am from india and roads are worse here. I am also a heavy rider. No problems till date
The hubs and bearings spin so freely, I pulled my tire off to check for an imbalance (maybe congealed sealant?). Turns out, the wheel always just rotated (surprisingly quickly) to put the slightly heavier valve at the bottom. Never seen that before.
I’ll take Winspace Hyper from the 3 you mentioned if I have the $$$. I never had Elves wheels yet and I can only compare my ENT Elite wheels. Just the looks and how Winspace Hyper were built and the response when I rode it downhill, really like it and enjoy it.
1st CRW Works 2nd Winspece 3rd Elite 4th Orome I place the CRW works above 98% of the best wheelsets on the planet it doesn't even deserve to be considered a "Chinese wheelset" they are amazing !!!!
Hopefully in the near future I'll be doing a more in-depth comparison video with these wheelsets. 👍🏽 I've been pleased with the Orome for the price. The EliteWheels are going on my bike next.
I'm seriously considering the new 40D's. But I only run clincher tyres and inner tubes. Is it true that with the rim tape on, it is difficult to install tyres and tubes?
When checking for run out, Wouldn't be better to measure on the inside of the wheel where the tire is mounted? When checking the outside, there could always be slight deviation like the decals that would not matter. But checking the runout area of the hook on the rim, wouldn't that be the most accurate? Also the inside of the rim where the tire mounts. That would effect how true the tire would be.
@JourdainColeman, where is the on road review we are waiting for? :) Also, does tubeless valves have removable core? Can I use those valves to insert sealant through them? Have you tested them on the road? Are you going to do a video on that?
Thanks for another in-depth review. There are so many options now for really high quality carbon wheels from Chinese manufacturers, we're getting to a point where you are paying for the name on the side if you don't find something like this and stick with a "big name" brand.
Should I choose the mixed option which is available on their website and go for 50mm in the front and 65mm at the back or should I just stick with 50mm front and back?
I bought the drive rim brake wheel set, in less than two years a good portion of the brake track wore away. They claim to have a 3 year warranty but after sending 2 emails I haven't gotten a response. This is a problem when bike shops are cut out
this info means nothing. You could ride 4k or 40k km in 2 years. You can be 60 or 120kg. You could drive on flats or 300k meters of elevation per year, etc...
I’m glad to see higher price point FE wheels sets reviewed J. My experience is that wheels sets from China were always good value. Even some pro teams unmentioned use non brand wheels for winter training. I bet these will compare well. Nice analysis!
taxes included according to the website which makes that £900 look even better. Weight of the 50mm 1350ish grams. Carbon spokes and only 28mm outer puts me off though as I run 28/30mm tyres. Very good price for the spec of the wheel though compared to what you can buy in the UK. My Prime Primvera 56 are 1620g and they cost me just under £600
Fumbles the model name in the first 5 seconds, classic Jourdain 😃Nice wheels, I considered these for my road bike, but I decided these would be too deep for my only wheelset. So I grabbed the 50Ds and they've been great so far
Yeah, he mentions spokes not touching as important because the spokes are carbon. They don’t stand up to abrasion well, so they shouldn’t. Steel spokes are a different story.
@@JourdainColeman Theyre a great wheel company. You can see the progress of your wheel in real time. The company owns their manufacturing plant. Customer service is very nice. You have full control of the spec of the wheel down to the spoke nipples. And their carbon break compound is very silent.
I have been riding a set of Elite 50D wheels for about six months. I’ve done something like 1100mi and many, many thousands of feet of climbing. I live in the mountains.
They’ve been absolutely perfect. The only complaint I have is how loud the freehub is. I would prefer silence. I’ve never been into loud ones.
More grease will quiet it down.
@@Silidons91 Yeah, I did that. It helped immensely with my DT Swiss freehub on my mountain bike, but less so on the Elite hub.
When I say I like silent, I'm not kidding. :)
The hub on my Aeulus Pro 37 wheel is whisper quiet. Cyclists who like loud hubs are kinda like people who like loud motorcycles… maybe a little dumb 🤷♂️
This is an interesting cultural difference. Most Chinese cyclists prefer loud hubs, which is why Chinese-made wheelsets are often loud af
All my neighbors know when I have a morning ride.
Loudest set I own.
Also, the best.
They are proper loud!! 😂😂
Why wouldn't you want your rear wheel to sound like a swarm of hornets gone wild?
I bought a set in 50 mm depth. I didn’t make any of the measurements because I don't have a truing stand etc. But I can attest to how they feel when you let them rotate in your hands, and it is amazing. They have ceramic bearings, and time will tell how they hold up. As for riding them, they're quite stiff and strangely silent compared to carbon wheels with more conventional spokes like Sapim cx-ray. (Until you coast, and then they sound like an apocalyptic hoarde of angry hornets.) Interestingly, the 28-mm Pirelli tires that I mounted (with tubes) measure closer to 30 mm, presumably because of the wheel inner width, but they are almost perfectly flush with the outside of the wheel, people who know this stuff say is optimal for aerodynamics. That also means I can ride them at quite low tire pressure, which makes them super comfortable. They are the best wheels I have ever ridden, and hopefully they will stay that way. By the way I mounted them on a new Yoeleo R12 road bike frame with an Ultegra Di2 groupset. All-in-all I think this bike build compares well with high-end bikes that cost 2 to 2.5 times as much.
How did they hold up?
@pb2815 So far great but its only been 4 months or so. (Probably ~ 1200 miles, as its not the only bike I ride).
Edit added. They are now making a creaking sound when I put a lot of power in lowering gears. It went away when I put a different wheel on.
@@stuartdryer1352 Thanks! That made me go with their steel bearings wheelset (Edge model)
@stanzapalny2123 I replaced the freehub body. Sound gone. When it is time to replace bearings I'll go with steel.
@@stuartdryer1352 I appreciate the reply! So it wasn't a bearings failure? The original ceramics are still running well? Do you have any mileage estimate on them? Thanks! Buying these wheels today and can't decide between steel and ceramic bearings. The price difference is minuscule, like 30 USD, but if they're going to fail quickly I'd just rather stick to longer-lasting steel
riding the eltitewheels 50d for the last 6-7 months. Got it for 1000 usd in the black friday sale. Best wheelset till date. I am from india and roads are worse here. I am also a heavy rider. No problems till date
Good to hear that they are working out well for you!
how are the wheels with carbon spokes? way stiffer? how is the ride and cornering ?
Excited to see the difference between the drive and hypers. Can you compare the winspace hyper SE 23 Vs the standard hyper 23 in the pipeline?
Yes, I'll be doing a big video with a comparison. The hard thing is putting enough miles on them to make it a fair test. 👍🏽
The hubs and bearings spin so freely, I pulled my tire off to check for an imbalance (maybe congealed sealant?). Turns out, the wheel always just rotated (surprisingly quickly) to put the slightly heavier valve at the bottom. Never seen that before.
What chinese carbon wheelset is best Winspace, Orome or Elite? 😮
I’ll take Winspace Hyper from the 3 you mentioned if I have the $$$. I never had Elves wheels yet and I can only compare my ENT Elite wheels. Just the looks and how Winspace Hyper were built and the response when I rode it downhill, really like it and enjoy it.
1st CRW Works
2nd Winspece
3rd Elite
4th Orome
I place the CRW works above 98% of the best wheelsets on the planet it doesn't even deserve to be considered a "Chinese wheelset" they are amazing !!!!
@@dsrc53crw? Please do tell me
@@dsrc53 but for the price…😬
Hopefully in the near future I'll be doing a more in-depth comparison video with these wheelsets. 👍🏽 I've been pleased with the Orome for the price. The EliteWheels are going on my bike next.
I'm seriously considering the new 40D's. But I only run clincher tyres and inner tubes. Is it true that with the rim tape on, it is difficult to install tyres and tubes?
I own elite 50d. best wheelsets ever met.
Glad you like them! 👍🏽
The same for me : very good wheelsets ❤
When checking for run out, Wouldn't be better to measure on the inside of the wheel where the tire is mounted? When checking the outside, there could always be slight deviation like the decals that would not matter. But checking the runout area of the hook on the rim, wouldn't that be the most accurate? Also the inside of the rim where the tire mounts. That would effect how true the tire would be.
Yeah, that could be a good idea 🤔 - Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try and remember that for the next video.
@JourdainColeman, where is the on road review we are waiting for? :)
Also, does tubeless valves have removable core? Can I use those valves to insert sealant through them? Have you tested them on the road? Are you going to do a video on that?
What tire width would you recommend on it? 28c or 32c to optimize its aero
Thanks for another in-depth review. There are so many options now for really high quality carbon wheels from Chinese manufacturers, we're getting to a point where you are paying for the name on the side if you don't find something like this and stick with a "big name" brand.
Glad you found the video. There are plenty of wheelset brands for sure. Hopefully these videos help people see what they can get for their money 👍🏽
Should I choose the mixed option which is available on their website and go for 50mm in the front and 65mm at the back or should I just stick with 50mm front and back?
Which spoke tension meter do you use?
Were the wheels balanced when they arrived?
I bought the drive rim brake wheel set, in less than two years a good portion of the brake track wore away. They claim to have a 3 year warranty but after sending 2 emails I haven't gotten a response. This is a problem when bike shops are cut out
this info means nothing. You could ride 4k or 40k km in 2 years. You can be 60 or 120kg. You could drive on flats or 300k meters of elevation per year, etc...
Hey guys i‘m looking for a new gravel frame. Do you have any recommendations like lightcarbon, carbonda oder something else?
How about iCan, Yoeleo or Og Evkin?
I have a full build of a Yeoloe G21 coming soon. I also have a lightCarbon gravel bike build on my channel which was great.
I’m glad to see higher price point FE wheels sets reviewed J. My experience is that wheels sets from China were always good value. Even some pro teams unmentioned use non brand wheels for winter training. I bet these will compare well. Nice analysis!
Thanks for sharing! I can imagine they do, a few people have asked for a carbon wheel review, we will have to give some the chop soon 👍🏽
@@JourdainColeman good idea 👍
Hello, question: can you use 80mm valved tubes for these 65d wheels? Or would I need a valve extender?
Good question, I'm not 100% sure. I think 80mm will be ok.
Thanks for the good review bro. This is very helpful! (hoping you get to review Caden Wheels someday 😊). Have a good day. Cheers!
taxes included according to the website which makes that £900 look even better. Weight of the 50mm 1350ish grams. Carbon spokes and only 28mm outer puts me off though as I run 28/30mm tyres. Very good price for the spec of the wheel though compared to what you can buy in the UK. My Prime Primvera 56 are 1620g and they cost me just under £600
they better be good I just fecking bought them a couple days ago
😂😂 -- They seem good to me! Hopefully you get plenty of use out of yours
Doesn't have drain holes?
Fumbles the model name in the first 5 seconds, classic Jourdain 😃Nice wheels, I considered these for my road bike, but I decided these would be too deep for my only wheelset. So I grabbed the 50Ds and they've been great so far
hahaha...I'm sure these will be interesting in the wind! I'll let you know in a few months. I hope your 50's are all good 👍🏽
Can you say that this is worth buying?
That's an elite review for EliteWheels!
👌🏼
But why the wheels weight 1540g? but the description says 1460g? why is that?
Probably the side cover and the tape.
Yeah, tape and covers, it's only slightly different
Spokes not touching is quality now. Tied and soldered is out now, but according to Jobst Brandt who knew everything, it never did anything anyway.
Carbon spokes are not supposed to touch each other. Same with other manufacturers. It reduces the risks pf damaging & breaking
Yeah, he mentions spokes not touching as important because the spokes are carbon. They don’t stand up to abrasion well, so they shouldn’t.
Steel spokes are a different story.
Can you do a review on their marvel lineup as well😂
Ive got the 50v. Good so far. Very very good lateral stiffness.
Thanks for sharing! Glad they are working out well for you!
Excellent,
Thank you! Cheers!
When will someone give Lightbycicle the spotlight they deserve?
I've not heard of them before, thank you or pointing them out. I'll keep them on my radar 👍🏽
@@JourdainColeman Theyre a great wheel company. You can see the progress of your wheel in real time. The company owns their manufacturing plant. Customer service is very nice. You have full control of the spec of the wheel down to the spoke nipples. And their carbon break compound is very silent.
Good to hear! 👌🏼
Most of this sounds like it's read straight from the marketing material...
bravooooo
Thank you!